Cubs challenge Yankees to bidding war over Joe Girardi

12:48 AM,
Oct. 8, 2013

Written by

Chad Jennings

The Yankees want Joe Girardi back as their manager, and they're the only team allowed to make him an official offer at this point. But they might not be the top bidder for Girardi's services.

According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, the Cubs have made it known that they're willing to top any contract the Yankees put on the table.

"There's plenty of guarded optimism," the Tribune reported on Monday, "because the Cubs have made it clear through channels that they are willing to top whatever offer the Yankees tender, according to a source familiar with the negotiations." ...